60, MM, and ZZ Intersection Improvements in Greene

Project highlights:

MoDOT is seeking public input on 4 (four) proposed Greene County Route MM/ZZ improvement projects that are being evaluated to reduce traffic delays and increase safety at various intersections in Republic.

Project A:

• Widening of Route MM to 5 lanes from Route 360/James River Freeway to Farm Road 160
• Intersection improvements
• Estimated Construction Cost: $18 million (currently unfunded)

• City of Republic applying for RAISE Grant through OTO

Project B:

• Widening Route MM to 5  lanes between I-44 and north of Route 360/James River Freeway
• Estimated Construction Cost: $10.3 million
• City of Republic applying for RAISE Grant through OTO
• Cost share with the City of Republic
• Construction: 2024

Project C:

• Build new Route MM between Route 60 and Route ZZ (Wilson’s Creek Boulevard)/Route M (Republic Road)
• Build bridge over BNSF Railroad at Farm Road 103
• Possible roundabout on new Route MM at Route ZZ (Wilson’s Creek Boulevard)/Route M (Republic Road)
• Estimated Construction Cost: $29.4 million (currently unfunded)

Project D:

• Roundabout on Route MM (Brookline Avenue) at Farm Road 160
• Build bridge over BNSF Railroad south of Haile Street
• Build new Route MM between Farm Road 160 and Route 60
• Remove U.S. Route 60 intersection at Commercial Avenue/Farm Road 103
• Build intersection connecting new Route MM with Route 60 west of Route 60 intersection at Commercial Avenue/Farm Road 103
• Close BNSF Railroad crossings at Route 60 and Farm Road 170, Route MM and Farm Road 168, and East Haile Street/Orr Street in Brookline
• Pedestrian trail between Route MM (Brookline Avenue)/Farm Road 160 and Route 60
• Estimated Construction Cost: $33.8 million
• City of Republic applying for RAISE Grant through OTO
• Construction: 2025